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Resents ‘English’ CAHASASKATOON (CP) - President Henry Crochetiere of the Quebec Amateur Hockey Association said• RODEO *CROOKSTON, MINNESOTA MAT 27, 2%, 29 AND 30 4 Nighf Shows — 8:00 p.m. May 30 — Matin la 1:00 p.m. WINTER SHOW ftUILDINGHENDERSON’SHONDAHEADQUARTERS SALES —SERVICENEW Cr USED704 SCOTLAND AVE.Noaf 'Crant ?cmblnaPh. 284-15519 or 453-2813LIMITEDand Inkster Blvd, L ■Friday separatist sentiments ate hurling minor hockey in his province.Some groups have broken away from the QA1IA. he said in an interview, giving as their reasons the view that the Cann-dian Amateur Hockey Association is basically an English organization and shouldn’t set regulations for French groups.They say the CAHA, because president Fred Page is from Vancouver, represents the west and. isn't going to tell us what to do.” Crochetiere said.The breakaway outfits, which include the Confederation of Recreation in Quebec City and the Montreal Parks and Playgrounds Association, have from 40.000 to 50.000 youngsters in their sports programs.Crochetiere said these municipally - operated groups are becoming more powerful and a possibility exists they may form an association independent of the QAHA, which has 23,500 registered players.He said the different factions are beating each other’s brains out” while the youngsters suffer.for the final game of the Canadian senior hockey final. Eagles disposed of Calgary Spurs in four gomes to capture the Allan Cup.Crochetiere plans to use Jackie McLeod, National team coach, and Gordon Juckes of Melville, Sask., executive director of the CAHA, as weapons in his war on separatist sentiment.They will attend the annual meeting of the Quebec Provincial Senior Hockey League in Sherbrooke in June to discuss the entry of the Ottawa-based second National team.Once they meet them in per son. maybe they won't think the CAHA is so bad.” Crochetiere said of his opponents.Flin MonEntersNew LoopMontreal and its 2)704 minor hockey players parted with the QAHA two years ago, slating that a difference In age limit# in the city-op-eraled program and theCAHA made co-existence impossible.Therefore, to get better bargaining power in his bid to pull (he warring units iogether, Crochetiere got special permission from the CAHA annual meeting here for the QAHA to set its own age limits for minor hockey in Quebec.Age limits in the municipaiiy-opcraled programs, which apply Lo all types of sports, are 19 for juveniles, 17 for midgels, 15 for Bantams and 13 for pee wees. The new CAHA limits are 18, 16, 14 and 12. Both have a birthday deadline of midnight, Dec, 31.Crochetiere, a resident of Sherbrooke, said there already have been peace negotiations. He met with representative of two organizations prior to his departure and has a meeting scheduled for June 5 with representatives of four organizations.To help his cause, he immediately sent a telegram to Drum-mondville announcing selection of the hometown Eagles for a European tour next season.This will be on the radio tonight and will be the headlines tomorrow,” he said. It was a CAHA decision in the west.AN EARLIER QAHA move brought Rev. David Bauer, special adviser to Canada’s National Hocke7 team, to DrummondvilleREGINA (CP) _ Flin Flon Bombers. Manitoba Junior Hockey League champions this year, were granted a franchise in the Canadian Major Junior Hockey League Friday.League commissioner Frank Boucher announced after the annual meeting of governors that the league will open play next year with the new name of the Western Canada Junior Hocky League.He aiso said a Winnipeg franchise held by Ben Hatskin will become operational this year. While Flin Flon and Winnipeg have been given the go-abead to join the league, all new entries as well as present franchise holders must gain permission from their respective branches before becoming eligible to play in the new circuit.The new name is identical with that of a league which operated in Alberta and Saskatchewan in the 195ns.Brandon Wheat Kings of the Manitoba Junior League, represented at the meeting by man-ager-coach Eddy Dorohoy, were allowed until May 31 to make a definite application or commitment.Another application from Edmonton Movers of the Alberta Junior Hockey League is under consideration.The new name for the leagueis in compliance with wishes of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association*. The CMJHL operated its first season last winter after being suspended by the CAHA, but the two groups agreed on a reconciliation in Saskatoon last weekend.lAnmtA Mratl
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Winnipeg Free Press
Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA
Sat, May 27, 1967
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